Eiun-in, Buddhist sub-temple in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
Eiun-in is a sub-temple within the Konkaikōmyō-ji complex in Kyoto, featuring traditional wooden buildings arranged around quiet courtyards. The layout reflects Pure Land Buddhist design with prayer halls and meditation spaces positioned to encourage contemplation.
The temple was established in 1591 and serves as a burial ground for warriors from Aizu and Kuwana who died in the Battle of Toba-Fushimi. This connection makes it a site where Buddhist practice and samurai history intertwine.
The temple preserves and promotes Pure Land Buddhist practices through regular ceremonies, meditation sessions, and religious teachings within its grounds.
The temple is accessible by bus with stops near Higashi Tenno-cho station serving the area. Visitors can walk through the grounds at their own pace on well-maintained pathways.
The temple grounds contain memorial stones and historical markers that document the connection between Buddhist traditions and Japanese military history.
Location: Sakyō-ku
Inception: 1591
GPS coordinates: 35.01964,135.78682
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21
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